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Mottisfont Abbey is a former priory, now a country estate at Montisfont, Hampshire. The site's name comes from a spring ("font") around which the local community held its moots or meetings. An Augustinian priory was founded here in 1201 by William Briwere. At the Dissolution, the estate was given to Sir William Sandys. Sandys turned the church nave into the main body of his new mansion, building additional wings on either side. Sections of the original mediæval church may still be seen, as can the 13th-century cellarium. In the 18th century, the old monastic cloisters and Tudor courtyard were demolished, creating the modern appearance of the house's façade. The estate is in the care of the National Trust. It is within the council area of Test Valley (Hampshire).
Historic England Grade I Listed 1093730.

Place Type: Tudor House
Historic County: Hampshire
Lat, Long: 51.041525,-1.5361419
Grid Reference: SU 3261 2701
Civil Parish: Mottisfont CP
Council Area: Test Valley CA (Hampshire CA)
Police Area: Hampshire and Isle of Wight PA

GBPN ID: 303422
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Mottisfont_Abbey,_Hampshire_303422

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